Cornelius Nugteren was commissioned in 1952 through the Aviation Cadet Program. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
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Cornelius
Nugteren
1928
–
Born:
Colton
,
South Dakota
Home:
Marion
,
South Dakota
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cornelius Nugteren, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nugteren and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cornelius Nugteren, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nugteren and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Cornelius Nugteren, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nugteren and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Cornelius Nugteren, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Nugteren reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.